Love abroad

Like those of the heaven blue islands of Greece. Because sometimes when you're in far away lands... you come across beauty at every sight, and fairytales may occur...

That is exactly the inspiration for these images, a story and mystery made between two pieces. The idea of love happening spontaneously in this way, with these lands of the Gods and the most beautiful, naturally lit place on earth to nurture such a surprise. I witnessed these wonderful blessings occur and it is so intriguing how real and life-changing moments like those can find you.

During the day, the lucky madame takes on an ensemble from Milly's Spring 2010 ready-to-wear collection, doing justice to the Grecian horizon in white, while the one who crosses her path wears the 2010 spring ready-to-wear collection by Hugo by Hugo Boss, such a gorgeous line for men, one to make any girl fall for. In preparation for the Grecian sun to rest, she wears her heart on a red, feminine, off-the-shoulder masterpiece by Stella McCartney's spring 2010 read-to-wear collection. Her desire arrives stallion-like in Hugo by Hugo Boss Spring 2010 ready-to-wear collection.

Acrylic on paper.

Diamond Nebula

Gold, Platinum, Diamond and Citrine Bird on a Rock Brooch, Tiffany & Co., Schlumberger ©
Estimate $15,000-20,000

"In the late 1950s, Jean Schlumberger was invited to design for Tiffany & Co., creating whimsical and surrealist pieces, incorporating natural and organic forms in his work. This iconic design was originally created in the 1960s for the Tiffany Yellow cushion-cut diamond of 128.50 cts."

EXOTIC GLAM is the concept for diamond nebula. Kind of an icon-effect, and glamourous, non-the-less with luscious, classic red lips. The face needed to be as exquisite as the over 15 grand she carries forth on her turban, along slide cascading peacock feathers. I had a blast with the shapes and colors in this one. Really an amazing piece of jewelry to illustrate; nothing better than to carry a diamond-encrusted royal bird with a crown, nesting above a yellow diamond. 

Acrylic on paper.

Meow, miu miu

For some reason, those Miu Miu satin cat mary jane platforms inspired this entire image of a young lady laying down asleep, with these tribe of attending cats surrounding her in comfort. Perhaps its the innocence of those printed kitty cats on her feet that lead me to believe this would be the female to wear them. I intended to maintain a somewhat graphic-feel in shapes, in harmony to her shoes. This female would also, obviously, carry along all her heart-felt possessions in this very sweet, Miu Miu bird suede and python clutch.

Items featured are from Miu Miu's fantastic Spring 2010 ready-to-wear collection. Their collection feels so fresh, tailored and feminine, and the details of crystals and prints are absolutely mesmerizing! 

Acrylic on paper.

The shadow of your shoe

Simply because I love shoes, of all kinds... but these are beautiful both in the union of simplicity and detail, and even though they're black, it doesn't mean they can't take the night into a splendor of fantasies of warmth, such as those of the tropics... like midnight is like the cool white pillow you sleep upon on those toasty summer nights.

Ad for ALDO shoes 2009/2010

Acrylic and printed photo collage on paper.

The bird suite

Inspired by the virtue Chastity.

One actual life goal, besides hopefully living in a balcony, perhaps in Spain, would be, to have a room filled with birds... this would be an example of the fruitful beginnings to come...

Ladies carry the ensemble of Osman Yousefzada ready-to-wear spring 2010

And Catherine Holstein ready-to-wear spring 2009

Acrylic on paper.

Summer is here

Evelina got a make-over

I wasn't feeling the other version... this will definitely satisfy.

CD Portfolio

Business card

Clean and simple... for now... 

White lines

Because sometimes we forget how fabulous a pair of white pants can be, on both men and women... thanks Italy! And because suede platforms are simply the most luxurious little gems to have on your tiny feet right now. Shoes are Sergio Rossi's Cachet peep-toes suede slingbacks, in lavender. I honestly wouldn't mind owning a pair of these in my closet, in any color of the rainbow.

Acrylic on paper.

Silver Sea

This piece developed a more intense narrative then anticipated, but I think it adds perhaps, because it is still ambiguous in what is happening... is it getting better or worse...

Giorgio Armani couture Spring 2010
Blue glitter tipped Christian Louboutin shoes, and John Galliano Shoes.

Acrylic on paper.

Morning Dew

acrylic on paper.

Abstract Personalities

ink on paper

The Family Name

So, I want these shoes to be real... 

acrylic on paper

Sheer Bliss

Inspired by textures, how the tights are sheer and a pastel-like sequined shirt and a fur scarf of sorts... and a combination of bags to make that bag, such as Ana Sui and the leather ostrich bags in the markets of Florence, Italy.

acrylic on paper

Wind

acrylic on paper

Sicilia

acrylic on canvas

Ponte Vecchio

Inspired by the simple but very put togetherness of the people of Florence, Italy, how each peice is exquisite and strives for uniqueness in the most subtle and effort-free way... but also a bit of the awkwardness and out of place combo... that perhaps comes more from myself, my beginning out-of-place feeling in living in the city... but I grew a root to it in the end, and I want to go back...

acrylic and ink on canvas

Sangria

More os a sketch... inspired by the lounges and bars in Italy... feels like you walk into an atmosphere like that of a crowed island, but you can still very much be alone in attitude. Not sure if that makes sense...

acrylic and ink on paper

Loose Sketch